East Coast Australia

Sunscreen : check ! Surf gear : check ! Lonely Planet : check ! Make the great Aussie pilgrimage up the eastern seaboard - sun-kissed realm of beaches and buzzing cities, wilderness and wildlife, country retreats and wineries. Our definitive guidebook gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect coastal odyssey. CRUISE THE COAST - coverage of the best beaches from St Kilda Esplanade to the Great Barrier Reef, and beyond.
Embrace the outdoors - whether it's boating or bungee jumping, cycling or surfing, we'll help you to an adrenaline high. Suss out the cities - inside information on how to make the most of magical Melbourne, sassy Sydney and breezy Brisbane. Taste the tucker - freshly shucked rock oysters, snags sizzling on the barbie or fresh mangoes, whatever you fancy, we'll have you salivating. Go your own way - 95 maps to help you navigate from sports event to market to beach, and detours to escape the crowds.